2014 Hyundai Sonata - A reliable sedan.

Pedro

Metairie, Louisiana

Overall

4.0

Value

4.0

Performance

2.0

Style

2.0

Comfort

3.0

Fuel Economy

4.0

Reliability

4.0

2014 Hyundai Sonata - A reliable sedan.

I don't have much bad to say about this car, although it's not a particularly exciting automobile. Aesthetically, it's fairly benign. No really positive or negative attributes about the appearance. This car does have good gas mileage, and in the four years or so that I've owned it, I don't think we've ever had to bring it in for repairs. It's a four-cylinder engine, so it's not very powerful, but I suspect most people in the market for a lower mid-line sedan aren't particularly worried about that. It doesn't have a whole lot in the way of bells and whistles, but the extras that are included function nicely. A few that come to mind are Bluetooth phone pairing and heated seats, even in the lower end models. The interior is spacious enough. Plenty of passenger side leg room. The back sear... (more)

I don't have much bad to say about this car, although it's not a particularly exciting automobile. Aesthetically, it's fairly benign. No really positive or negative attributes about the appearance. This car does have good gas mileage, and in the four years or so that I've owned it, I don't think we've ever had to bring it in for repairs. It's a four-cylinder engine, so it's not very powerful, but I suspect most people in the market for a lower mid-line sedan aren't particularly worried about that. It doesn't have a whole lot in the way of bells and whistles, but the extras that are included function nicely. A few that come to mind are Bluetooth phone pairing and heated seats, even in the lower end models. The interior is spacious enough. Plenty of passenger side leg room. The back sear fits two car seats without feeling too cramped. The trunk is surprisingly large. I'm a musician, and this trunk was able to held a Vox AC15 amplifier (look it up for size specs), a guitar, and several bags of miscellaneous musical equipment.

Story

I'm not sure I would call this fun, but last year there was a lot of flooding in our area (unexpected flooding, no less), and I was driving this car when the rain started. Our neighborhood tends to flood, and our street had at least two feet of water on it. I was terrified that the car was going to die on me while trying to get home, but she held up superbly in the flood water. Not that I woul... (more)

I'm not sure I would call this fun, but last year there was a lot of flooding in our area (unexpected flooding, no less), and I was driving this car when the rain started. Our neighborhood tends to flood, and our street had at least two feet of water on it. I was terrified that the car was going to die on me while trying to get home, but she held up superbly in the flood water. Not that I would recommend doing this, but I was impressed.

Pros

The Bluetooth pairing is great. I also own a 2010 Santa Fe, which also has Bluetooth pairing. But if you use an app like Google Music to stream audio, you aren't able to control that audio (other than volume) by controls on the car (you would have to do it on the phone). This is not an issue with the Sonata. Regardless of how you stream (that I've experienced), you can fully control it with the car's buttons. The car is also pretty highly rated for safety, which is nice, since we have two kids. It's not a large car, but it doesn't feel crowded.

The Bluetooth pairing is great. I also own a 2010 Santa Fe, which also has Bluetooth pairing. But if you use an app like Google Music to stream audio, you aren't able to control that audio (other than volume) by controls on the car (you would have to do it on the phone). This is not an issue with the Sonata. Regardless of how you stream (that I've experienced), you can fully control it with the car's buttons. The car is also pretty highly rated for safety, which is nice, since we have two kids. It's not a large car, but it doesn't feel crowded.

Cons

As noted, the four-cylinder engine leaves much to be desired, especially when merging onto the interstate. This car also seems to have an automatic "volume control" feature, so in some situations the volume of the speakers will randomly increase or decrease. I haven't figured that one out yet.

As noted, the four-cylinder engine leaves much to be desired, especially when merging onto the interstate. This car also seems to have an automatic "volume control" feature, so in some situations the volume of the speakers will randomly increase or decrease. I haven't figured that one out yet.

2014 Hyundai Sonata - Reliability at its finest.

Sonata Owner

Rockwall, Texas

Overall

5.0

Value

4.0

Performance

4.0

Style

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Fuel Economy

5.0

Reliability

4.0

2014 Hyundai Sonata - Reliability at its finest.

First of all, the Hyundai Sonata that I selected is navy blue in color. The sleek style of the exterior is very attractive. The lines and contour of the body are appealing. When the style first came out, it was something unique and easily recognizable on the road.
The interior is dark gray, which is a great match for the exterior. It is roomy on the inside. Lots of leg space for the taller passengers. The driver's seat has a button near the floor that moves the seat forwards and backwards when pressed. It will also move the seat up and down. There is another button that is for lumbar support. The driver can have more or less pressure on the lower back. Now let's talk about the heated seats. Awesome feature! Both the driver and the front passenger seats are heated. I use this feature du... (more)

First of all, the Hyundai Sonata that I selected is navy blue in color. The sleek style of the exterior is very attractive. The lines and contour of the body are appealing. When the style first came out, it was something unique and easily recognizable on the road.
The interior is dark gray, which is a great match for the exterior. It is roomy on the inside. Lots of leg space for the taller passengers. The driver's seat has a button near the floor that moves the seat forwards and backwards when pressed. It will also move the seat up and down. There is another button that is for lumbar support. The driver can have more or less pressure on the lower back. Now let's talk about the heated seats. Awesome feature! Both the driver and the front passenger seats are heated. I use this feature during the winter months to stay warm. The doors automatically lock when I put the vehicle in drive. When I am sitting in park, however, the doors are in the "unlocked" position. That is one feature that I am not too fond of. It is a safety concern. I would hate if someone were to open the door and jump in my car while I am sitting inside. I feel as though it leaves the occupants open to being carjacked. Other than that one issue, I really enjoy my Hyundai Sonata. I've driven it all over the state of Texas. It gets great gas mileage. That is one of the most important features that I was looking for when I purchased this vehicle.

Story

I drove this vehicle 8 1/2 hours on a business trip. It was a smooth ride all of the way. A few times I had to look at my speedometer and adjust my speed. I had no idea I was driving so fast. It felt as if I was floating. From then on I used the cruise control.

I drove this vehicle 8 1/2 hours on a business trip. It was a smooth ride all of the way. A few times I had to look at my speedometer and adjust my speed. I had no idea I was driving so fast. It felt as if I was floating. From then on I used the cruise control.

Pros

Heated sears. spacious interior, large trunk, and back seats that fold down.

Heated sears. spacious interior, large trunk, and back seats that fold down.

Cons

Door locks remain "unlocked" when in the Parked position. You have to either lock them manually or switch to either Reverse or Drive for the doors to lock automatically.

Door locks remain "unlocked" when in the Parked position. You have to either lock them manually or switch to either Reverse or Drive for the doors to lock automatically.

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